Youth Services Advocate, St. Louis Public Library Foundation, St. Louis, MO
The award-winning St. Louis Public Library serves children and their caregivers with a wide variety of services and materials throughout the City of St. Louis. A skilled, passionate team of youth services staff are charged with serving children inside out 17 locations and outside our libraries through outreach to schools, daycares and other places and institutions. Improving the lives of children and families is central to the Library’s mission and our strategic plan.
The Library is looking for a dynamic and innovative Youth Services Advocate (YSA) who is focused on youth services to guide the Library’s strategy around services to children and teens and their caregivers. The YSA will be a voice for children in the Library’s administration and management, and for the needs and possibilities of the dedicated staff who serve them. The YSA will pursue quality, consistency, and effectiveness in youth services throughout the Library’s diverse locations, neighborhoods, and customers. The successful candidate is knowledgeable about current issues related to working with youth and cutting edge youth services and technology trends.
Responsibilities include overseeing services, programming, and outreach for youth from birth to age 18. The Youth Services Advocate manages change, fosters team building, provides guidance, mentoring, and leadership for the system’s youth services staff, and assists in developing policies, standards, procedures, and training in the area of youth services. The individual in this position represents the library throughout the community and to agencies and organizations serving children and youth. This is an opportunity to experiment with new service models.
Assets to assist the YSA in pursuit of these important goals are a motivated and professional youth services staff, including four regional youth services librarians located at the regional branches, youth services librarian or providers at neighborhood branches, and a youth services outreach team. The Youth Services Advocate reports to the Director of Neighborhood Services (who has a background in youth services) and is a member of the Library’s Leadership management Team. The position will have the support of an Administrative Assistant.
One of the goals of the Library’s current Strategic Plan is to become a center of early childhood literacy, learning, and discovery. Born to Read is a new comprehensive, coordinated, branded initiative, reaching out to families of children, newborn through age eight. The Youth Services Advocate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood literacy services and programs using the Every Child Ready to Read model, including the Born to Read Program, My 1st Library Card, outreach and community engagement, and grant initiatives.
Preferred qualifications:
A Master’s Degree in Education or in Library or Information Science with a focus on Youth Services, or an equivalent degree with a focus on educating and serving children; with at least three (3) years in a leadership capacity; minimum of six (6) years working with youth. Strong background in children’s services and children’s materials and formats. An understanding of youth development, psychology, and education trends.
Applicants should be energetic leaders with a strong commitment to public service and will have experience working in large, diverse, urban environment. The successful candidate must possess superior oral and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire staff, and develop and maintain excellent working relationships with others.
St. Louis Public Library offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume or application to:
St. Louis Public Library
Human Resources
1415 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Fax: 314-539-0335
Email: employment@slpl.org
EOE
Job Posted 06/15/2017
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Communications and Sponsorship Coordinator , St. Louis Public Library Foundation, St. Louis, MO
Reports to: Director of St. Louis Public Library Foundation
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Position Overview: The Communications and Sponsorship Coordinator is a mid-level position within a four-person development team responsible for raising philanthropic support for the St. Louis Public Library. This position is responsible for the development and management of printed, digital and multi-media communications, securing sponsorship for library programs and events, and the coordination of all Foundation events.
Position Responsibilities
Communications:
Support Library Foundation team in the development of messaging and content in donor communications that support the Library Foundation’s work plan and mission.
Develop, coordinate, and manage production of quarterly e-newsletter and annual donor recognition report.
Coordinate and manage the production of all Friends premiums.
Manages all in-kind and paid media advertising.
Develop, coordinate, and manage all Library Foundation print projects.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of Library Foundation marketing and events using various analytic and/or survey tools.
Provides necessary research data on individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
Works with Foundation team to assure proper acknowledgement of all donations.
Partner across the organization as needed to support strategic efforts.
Participates in donor cultivation and relations.
Sponsorship
Develop and execute strategies to secure sponsorship support of key library programs and events.
Generate proposals for corporate and individual sponsorship of library programs and events.
Coordinate sponsorship of St. Louis Public Library Foundation fundraiser.
Special Events
Manage volunteer event committee for gala held every two years.
Coordinate content and theme development including graphics and collaterals development and support for fundraiser held every two years.
Develop and manage all aspects of event budgeting and pricing.
Coordinate ticket sales and all revenue for fundraiser.
Coordinate publicity and marketing of fundraiser.
Coordinate and manage all event logistics.
Coordinate and manage all donor events.
Coordinate event volunteers and staff.
Position Qualifications:
Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with experience developing donor communications.
Experience in event planning.
Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Creative thinking.
Ability to be a self-starter, performing well under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
Some evening and weekend work flexibility
Supervisor Responsibility:
Event planning Committees.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or related field.
Previous Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience, with a proven record of accomplishment in achieving measurable financial results.
The St. Louis Public Library employs over 400 full-time and part-time employees working together to accomplish the library’s mission of providing resources and services that support and improve individual, family and community life.
SLPL has 17 locations that serve 79 communities in City of St. Louis and sees more than 2.3 million visitors each year. The Library system has more than four million books and items in its collection and more than 83,000 Library cardholders.
The St. Louis Public Library Foundation is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered with the IRS and the State of Missouri. First organized by the St. Louis Public Library’s Board of Directors in 1989, the St. Louis Public Library Foundation was reorganized in 2003 and given the charge to increase private-sector support to benefit the growing needs of the St. Louis Public Library.
St. Louis Public Library offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume or application to:
St. Louis Public Library
Human Resources
1415 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Fax: 314-539-0335
Email: employment@slpl.org
EOE
Job Posted 06/15/2017
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Development Manager, St. Louis Public Library Foundation, St. Louis, MO
Reports to: Director of St. Louis Public Library Foundation
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Position Overview: The Development Manager is a mid-level position within a four-person development team responsible for raising philanthropic support for the St. Louis Public Library through the management of all annual giving programs. This includes donor recruitment, cultivation, and stewardship, grant writing and management, and meeting fundraising objectives in support of the Library’s strategic plan.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide leadership, coordination, implementation, and oversight of all St. Louis Public Library Foundation annual giving programs:
Friends of St. Louis Public Library, including; Tennessee Williams Society-leadership giving group and Young Friends of the St. Louis Public Library.
Tribute Fund
End of Year giving campaign
Identify prospects, research and analyze development options in order to predict business opportunities. Manage a personal portfolio of prospects.
Develop, execute and monitor development strategies to enhance cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.
Coordinate research, writing, tracking, and reporting for all grants written in support of the Library Foundation’s annual fundraising goals and objectives.
Communicate the mission of the St. Louis Public Library Foundation with staff, volunteers and within the community in order to connect current and prospective donors with mission outcomes.
Accountable for all activities within the areas of responsibility, assuring all tasks are completed on time and within budget.
Assists Director with major gifts, capital projects, and other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Proficient with donor management systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with experience developing donor communications.
Experience managing direct mail.
Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to be a self-starter, performing well under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
Some evening and weekend work flexibility.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Volunteer Committees
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
Previous Experience:
Minimum 5 years of non-profit fundraising experience with a proven record of accomplishment in achieving measurable financial results.
The St. Louis Public Library employs over 400 full-time and part-time employees working together to accomplish the library’s mission of providing resources and services that support and improve individual, family and community life.
SLPL has 17 locations that serve 79 communities in City of St. Louis and sees more than 2.3 million visitors each year. The Library system has more than four million books and items in its collection and more than 83,000 Library cardholders.
The St. Louis Public Library Foundation is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered with the IRS and the State of Missouri. First organized by the St. Louis Public Library’s Board of Directors in 1989, the St. Louis Public Library Foundation was reorganized in 2003 and given the charge to increase private-sector support to benefit the growing needs of the St. Louis Public Library.
St. Louis Public Library offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume or application to:
St. Louis Public Library
Human Resources
1415 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Fax: 314-539-0335
Email: employment@slpl.org
EOE
Job Posted 06/15/2017
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Early Literacy Coordinator, Mid-Continent Public Library, Independence, MO
Youth Services Department (Administrative Headquarters)
This position will be open until filled.
Position Overview:
The Early Literacy Coordinator is responsible for modeling excellent customer service by coordinating community engagement and providing services that focus on early literacy for children, parents, caregivers, and library staff. This position collaborates with staff, management and community partners as part of the Youth Services team.
This is an overtime-exempt position with an annual salary of $44,428.80.
Reports to: Youth Services Manager
Employee Expectations:
Supports, promotes, implements, and makes decisions based on established Library policies, guidelines, and programs
Knowledge and support of the principles of intellectual freedom
Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each Library employee’s contributions
Contributes positively to the efforts of supervisors and peers
Establishes and maintains supportive working relationships with co-workers and other departments/branches
Consistently meets expectations set forth in Exempt Employee Expectations
Essential Job Functions:
Understands and applies knowledge of the impact of infant, child, and adolescent learning and development stages on early literacy
Researches and responds to the early literacy needs of parents, caregivers, teachers, and childcare providers.
Serves as a community expert in early literacy and learning.
Successfully communicates library policies and procedures, especially those pertaining to the Youth Services Department, to internal and external customers of all ages
Demonstrates a knowledge and appreciation of literature, periodicals, audiovisual materials, websites, and other electronic media that are designed for early literacy
In cooperation with department and/or other staff designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates a variety of early literacy programs based on community demographics, needs, and the strategic goals of the Library
Stays informed of current trends, emerging technologies, issues, and research in early literacy, child development, education, and allied fields
Proficient in use of up-to-date computer and technology skills necessary for effective communications, presentations and research
Applies technological skills to provide regular training and programs for children and families, area childcare providers, teachers, community partners, and staff
Actively pursues avenues to promote library programs and services to underserved children and families
Non-Essential Job Functions
Attends and participates in a variety of off-site meetings and workshops
Provides ongoing collaboration and communication with other metro area youth services staff
Serves on a variety of early literacy and/or early childhood education committees in the metro area
Attendance at conferences, workshops, or online classes dealing with child development, early childhood education, and early literacy as provided and approved by the Youth Services Manager
Grant writing assistance
Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
Knowledge and communication skills to train, coach, and mentor parents and caregivers
Possession of a valid driver’s license and a working personal vehicle in order to travel to various MCPL service area locations to perform essential job functions
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines while maintaining a flexible, 40 hour per week schedule
Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills,
Ability to provide creative ideas and positive input
Education and Training:
Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited program
Extensive knowledge of early literacy including familiarity ECRR, ECRR2, ALSC Core Competencies and other professional programs and organizations that focus on early literacy
Grant management and reporting experience
Intermediate level competency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Essential Physical Abilities: to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the incumbent to communicate well with all constituents
Sufficient vision which permits the incumbent to produce and review a wide variety of library materials, written correspondence, reports and related materials in both electronic and hard copy form
Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the incumbent to operate a keyboard and process library materials
Sufficient personal mobility which permits the incumbent to monitor, supervise, and perform assigned library operations, and to attend Library district, community, and public meetings at various locations locally, regionally and nationally. The incumbent must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, push and pull carts weighing up to 40 pounds, bend, stoop and reach shelving from floor level to 6 feet high
Sufficient tolerance for dust and mold which permits the incumbent to work with books and other library materials as well as working in older buildings
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.
Apply online at www.mymcpl.org/about-us/employment-opportunities
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Position Posting:
Youth Services Assistant or Associate, The Library Center, Springfield, MO
LOCATION: The Library Center – 4653 S Campbell – Springfield, MO
DUTIES: See attached job description for essential duties and qualifications
SALARY: Assistant $10.00 per hour Associate $12.00 per hour
TRACK: E / G
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 23, 2017
This is a part-time position, approximately 24 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work any hours the library branch is open. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.
The Assistant position requires a minimum of 60 hours college credit, and the Associate position requires a BS/BA degree in a related field. To be considered for this position, TRANSCRIPTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION.
Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.
Current library employees desiring consideration must:
have received a satisfactory performance rating on their last performance evaluation
currently be performing their duties at a satisfactory level
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Description
Position: Youth Services Assistant / Associate
Classification: Library Assistant III / Library Associate I
Salary Track: E / G ($10 per hour / $12 per hour)
FSLA Status: Non – Exempt
The vision for the Springfield-Greene County Library is to be a thriving Library that is an integral part of the lives of the community. Library employees will be expected to embrace the following values:
Empowerment – To give someone the means or ability to do something
Respect – To treat all people with dignity
Excellence – To be the best in everything we do
Innovation – To start or provide something new
Confidence – To be certain of trustworthiness
Synergy – To produce a combined effect greater than what we can do individually
Essential Functions
Ability to relate to youth from infants to age 18 and their families, and create age-appropriate programming
Develop and implement children’s, teen and family programs and activities, such as story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, or school age youth, family events
Work occasionally with teen advisory groups and teen volunteers
Develop Library services based on sound models of youth participation, allowing for social interaction, growth and learning
Assist patrons with reader’s advisory, information, and location of library materials
Assist and instruct patrons in the use of Library technology and reference materials
Assist and instruct patrons in the operation of patron access computer (PAC), copy machines, printers, microfilm readers, and reference materials
Perform computer searches, keyboard work at 35 wpm
Provide regular and telephone reference and information services to the general public
Assist Youth Services Manager with the promotion of youth services to local schools and community organizations through outreach, including periodic public speaking
Work with Youth Services Manager to plan, implement, and evaluate youth programs for the branch, based on the developmental needs of children
Is a member of the Youth Services Committee
Perform reference, patron advisory, and information services in a pleasant, constructive and cooperative manner
Assist in the training of teen and adult volunteers
Evaluate and document programs and services to contribute to institutional and professional memory and adapt and improve future programs and services
Perform periodic public speaking, conducts tours, and attends meetings
Interpret and implement the Library’s General Conduct Policy
Timeliness: Since employees in this position work with other staff and provide assistance to the general public who patronize the Library, the employee must be punctual and timely in arriving to work and completing tasks. The employee must also be capable of working all of the hours in their assigned shift.
Ability to work with others and the general public: The employee’s job is interdependent and mutually dependent regarding other job categories. The employee also has a high degree of direct contact with Library patrons. Therefore, it is essential that individual who works in this position have the ability to work and interact in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner with others.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.
Education/Experience
Youth Services Assistants require a minimum of 60 college credit hours / Youth Services Associate requires a BA/BS Degree in a related field
One-year public service experience required
Public library experience preferred
Education including child/teen development and/or prior successful work with youth
Skills/Job Knowledge
Excellent communications skills, oral and written
Working knowledge of children’s literature and age appropriate materials
Demonstrates artistic and creative ability in the production of children’s programming
Contact
Regular, daily public contact
Works closely with other department personnel
Routine telephone and email contact with other departments and branches
Supervision
Supervised by the Youth Services Department Manager
Physical Demands
Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height
Displays good coordination and mobility
Routine lifting of library materials weighing up to 20 lbs.
May have some exposure to bodily fluids
Working Environment
Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment
Miscellaneous Requirements
Must pass a security background check
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